Jillian Michael's Fitness Challenge

gracie_23

Hi Everyone,

So from the 2nd January I want to start my Jillian Michael's Fitness Challenge - I am a massive fan of her and her dvd's and for 6 weeks want to commit to doing a video 5 times a week. Wondered if anyone wanted to join me in this? I wanted to take starting measurements and post them on here and go from there. Here's an idea of what I'm going to do:

Day 1: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
Day 2: 30 Day Shred Level 1 & 3
Day 3: No More Trouble Zones
Day 4: 6 Week 6 Pack
Day 5: Killer Buns and Thighs
Day 6: 4k Run
Day 7: Rest!!!

I also have her Ripped in 30 dvd so would probably have that somewhere!

Obviously I'll mix and match it on different days but what are everyone's thoughts on this? Anyone want to join me in this challenge and finally feel amazing about ourselves?!

Mdin1029

I'm in! I have a similar plan. I started yesterday with Jillian Michael's Extreme Shred and Shed. I have almost all of her DVD's as well. My plan is:

Mon-Jillian 30 day shred and 1 hour walk
Tues- 3 mile jog
Wed-Jillian Ripped in 30
Thurs-3 mile jog
Fri-Jillian Extreme Shred and Shed
Sat-3 mile jog
Sun-Jillian yoga meltdown and 30 min walk

I already run 2 times a week and haven't been regular with the dvds and want to make sure I get in my strength training. I would mix and match days as well as needed but I want to make sure I have 2 days a week of running and 3 days of Jillian.

gracie_23

I'm so excited someone else wants to do this too! I've just done her 'Killer Buns and Thighs' and it is seriously tough! I wish I could run a bit more as I really do think it is the best cardio but unfortunately my job takes up so much time and I'm rarely home when it's light so have to only run on my days off.

Let me know how you get on with your dvd's - doing this for 6 weeks is going to be so hard but knowing someone else wants to as well really helps!

xMarisaJeanx

I will be doing something very similar. I have most of her DVD's and I also run! Looking forward to the challenge! :-)

shortjules

Just wanted to see if you wanted to join our group. It's Jillian in 2012. We are all doing different videos, but we are all dedicated to Jillian. You could post your thread within this group so that it doesn't get lost if you would like. Just trying to get together a good community of "Jillian Junkies" and all our different Jillian challenges.

Hi Everyone,

So from the 2nd January I want to start my Jillian Michael's Fitness Challenge - I am a massive fan of her and her dvd's and for 6 weeks want to commit to doing a video 5 times a week. Wondered if anyone wanted to join me in this? I wanted to take starting measurements and post them on here and go from there. Here's an idea of what I'm going to do:

Day 1: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
Day 2: 30 Day Shred Level 1 & 3
Day 3: No More Trouble Zones
Day 4: 6 Week 6 Pack
Day 5: Killer Buns and Thighs
Day 6: 4k Run
Day 7: Rest!!!

I also have her Ripped in 30 dvd so would probably have that somewhere!

Obviously I'll mix and match it on different days but what are everyone's thoughts on this? Anyone want to join me in this challenge and finally feel amazing about ourselves?!

20tolosethisyear

I'm in. I started alternating my runs with her DVDs in the mornings, before the kids get up. I need motivation to keep it up! I'm currently using her 30-day shred DVD and will switch to 6-week 6-pack next week.

annanuttall

i'm going back to Jillian MIchaels dvds - but i'm thinking of starting with the 6 week 6 pack and switching with 30 day shred (which i looove!!). But i'm going to start on the 3rd of January - i litterlly just came back from my honeymoon and i'm too tired to excersise.

kimberly_grubbs

I'm working through her dvds as well. i haven't joined a challenge or a group though because I also incorporate them with my other workouts at the gym (mostly running). feel free to add me if you'd like

deathb4disco

I mix and match her DVDs regularly and have seen incredible results with following them & jogging. Count me in!

hmcminton

i'm in ~ i have 6 of her DVDs and am waiting on her Extreme Shed and Shred (ordered it a few days ago). i also alternate with running. weight training, and ballet classes. i love Jillian's workouts - i get the best and quickest results with her DVDs!

chickybuns

I do a couple of her workouts. I also mix in some Bob Harper, Turbo Fire, and Zumba.

deporee

I'm in! I'm already doing a 30 Day Shred Challenge so why not do both?!?! When 30DS is over, I'm going to start another Jillian Workout. Which one do you all recommend?

kanata

Excellent!
I'm starting the shred and would like to order 2 more of her dvd's, but am wondering what everyone's top 3 of hers are? That way i'd like to fit in a bit more than the shred and jogging, but don't want to get the wrong ones (had that problem with davina, some dvd's good, others not).

Could everyone tell me their top 3 please and count me in !


Wrist: 14cm
Forearm: 23cm
Hand width: 7cm
Waist: 74cm
Bust: (fullest) 90cm
Bust: (under) 79cm
Seat/Hips: 98.5cm

As for legs... what part are you supposed to measure?

pmich08

This is my plan for the next 8 weeks
Sunday-Ripped in 30, Killer Buns and Thighs, 3 mile run
Monday-Ripped in 30, 6 Week 6 Pack, 4 mile run
Tuesday-Ripped in 30, Killer Buns and Thighs
Wednesday-6-8 mile run
Thursday-Ripped in 30, 6 Week 6 Pack, 3 mile run
Friday-Ripped in 30, Killer Buns and Thighs
Satrday-Ripped in 30, 6 Week 6 Pack, 4 mile run

It averages to about and hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes a day which is perfect for me
After the first four weeks I'll move to 30 Day Shred and 2nd level of 6 Week 6 Pack, with Killer Buns and Thighs I'll do level one two weeks and level two and three for three weeks.
I'll rest on days I feel I need it but i don't schedule them in because for the most part I feel fantastic working out this much daily.
This is similar to the plan I was doing before the holidays and I lost ten pounds in one month this way and felt great

Good luck to you guys!

jojowink

i also have most of her dvd's & need some extra motivation to keep at them!

i_am_asparagus

Hey ladies,

your routines look very similar to mine. I aim to do 3 runs and 3 different Jillian DVDs every week. I get bored easily so I like to mix them up.

medoria

You have a solid plan. I would take the rest day somewhere in the middle but why dont you do it like you planned for a week and see how your body responds. Also dont hesitate to up the dumbells if you feel you have the strength to do another three to five reps on the second circuit.

M_lifts

oh i like! i was planning to start the shred again and also looking to get killer buns and thighs!

Mdin1029

I really like Extreme Shed and Shred, Ripped in 30, and 30 day Shred (if I had to pick 3). However No More Trouble Zones is really good for strength, very tough though-I have a very hard time finishing this one. I have Bansih Fat and Boost Metabolism which is pure cardio, and I don't really do it because if I am just looking to do cardio I'd rather just for a jog, bike ride, or swim (usually jog).

jagoochie

i am starting after work today as i have 5 months until i get married!

gonna alternate between BFBM, 30DS, 6WK6PK, NMTZ, BUNS AND THIGHS, Ripped in 30 (I GET BUNS AND THIGHS AND RIPPED IN 30 on thursday! not seen them yet)

and i will be running too as i have a half marathon in 12 weeks

think ill do the shorter ones after work during the week 30mins - then longer ones on weekend - and i guess i should have a rest day????

medoria

i am starting after work today as i have 5 months until i get married!

gonna alternate between BFBM, 30DS, 6WK6PK, NMTZ, BUNS AND THIGHS, Ripped in 30 (I GET BUNS AND THIGHS AND RIPPED IN 30 on thursday! not seen them yet)

and i will be running too as i have a half marathon in 12 weeks

think ill do the shorter ones after work during the week 30mins - then longer ones on weekend - and i guess i should have a rest day????

I decide the order in which I do them depending on the length of them and what body parts the target or if its circuit/cardio/strength training. Since you are doing NMTZ i would suggest you take your rest day after this, depending on how heavy dumbells you use. Also the shorter ones like Ripped and 6w6p , 30 ds and Killer buns can be combined with each other so they become a full hour. I combined Ripped with week 1 of 6 w 6p with great results!

nickm21

I'd love to join you. I have 30ds and I'm waiting for delivery of several other dvd's this week.

I have put on so much weight and decided that enough is enough and this year it will be gone for good.

hmcminton

my top 3 of Jillian include Yoga Meltdown, 6-week 6-pack, and Shred it With Weights (in addition to 30DS of course!).

jagoochie

my top 3 of Jillian include Yoga Meltdown, 6-week 6-pack, and Shred it With Weights (in addition to 30DS of course!).

wish theyd bring out shred it with weights in the UK

KMiche82

I have been doing the 30ds already so I accept the challenge.

i_am_asparagus

So how should we do this? Just keep posting on this thread or what would you ladies prefer?

I've done two of my runs (one longer and one interval) and two Jillian workouts (NMTZ and 30DS) so far this week. My calves feel a bit tense, so I'm going to have to see if I need a rest day tomorrow or if I can keep going until the weekend. If my calves feel fine in the morning, it'll be BFBM tomorrow followed by my last run and 30DS the day after before two rest days on the weekend. I plan to keep this routine up for a few weeks at least, fingers crossed!

Hope you're all doing well with your workouts!

Mdin1029

I'm doing well.
I did so far this week:
Dec 31st: Extreme Shred and Shed DVD
Jan 1st: 2.5 mile run
Jan 2nd: 30 mins of No More Trouble Zones DVD and 1 hour walk
Jan 3rd: 30 mins swimming laps
Jan 4th: 1 hour hike

My plan for the rest of the week
5th: boxing 1 hour
6th: 30 Day Shred DVD or Ripped in 30 DVD
7th: run 3 miles

I have stayed in my calorie goal all days except new year's eve

How has it been for the rest of you?

clarebrad

Hi Fellow Jillian Fans

I have done ripped in 30 and am hooked. Am going to get Extreme Shed and Shred, but is out of stock on amazon ( am in australia) do those who have it reconmend it. Also if I was to just get 2 other ones, what would you reconmend. Love the idea of mixing up the DVD's, what other equipment do you need or much the same.

Thanks

acdeed

Deporee-I recommend Ripped in 30. It's great. My legs and knees hurt.

sbedwards1077

The only dvd that I have is the yoga meltdown. I have been following her book Making the Cut. The workouts in there are pretty awesome.

dsengel01

I just started her 30 Day Slimdown yesterday. Did the 30 Day Shred back in September and loved it and now want to try this. I've done NMTZ before and really liked but BFBM is going to be new to me. Good luck everybody!!